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Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children is a community special not applicable school in London, Camden , serving pupils aged 2-11, with 35 pupils, and a capacity of 35 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

2-11

Age range

35

Pupils

35

Capacity

100%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2012

Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children?

The catchment area for Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children is the geographic zone Camden uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Camden publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

The catchment area for Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children is set by Camden and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Currently oversubscribed: 35 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 35 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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Want the cut-off distance before you apply? Get an alert when Camden publishes the 2027 Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children numbers →

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Camden before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Camden catchment area documents →

Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children: at or above its 35 place limit

Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children has a published admission number of 35 places. 35 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 100%. The school is at or above its published limit of 35 places. Camden allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 42.4% of pupils at Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of London.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Camden publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Camden school admissions →

Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children: School Information

Full address
4 Wollstonecraft Street, Kings Cross, London, N1C 4BT
Local authority
Camden
School type
Community special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
2-11 years
Free school meals
42.4% of pupils
DfE URN
100091

Other Not applicable Schools in London

If Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in London are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children

What is the catchment area for Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children?

The catchment area for Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children is the geographic zone Camden uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Camden publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children oversubscribed?

Yes, Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children currently has 35 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 35 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children?

Admission to Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children is managed by Camden. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children cover?

Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children is a not applicable school in London, Camden, serving pupils aged 2-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children?

Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2012. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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